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NPS has dismissed a document circulating online concerning allegations that Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya was abducted in Kenya.

The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed a document circulating online concerning allegations that Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya was abducted in Kenya.

The service flagged the document as fake in a social media post on Tuesday, October 27, as claims surrounding Mwaipaya’s alleged abduction continued to circulate online.

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The document purported to be an official press statement from the Office of the Inspector General of Police referenced a reported connection between Mwaipaya and the residence of Hilda Newton.

The circulating document discussed the need to establish the activist’s whereabouts, movements and the circumstances that led to the abduction claims.

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This comes days after the Linda Mwananchi Movement condemned Mwaipaya's alleged abduction in Kenya.

In a statement on Monday, October 26, Linda Mwananchi Head of Communication Pauline Njoroge claimed that Mwaipaya was abducted on Sunday, October 25, in Kamulu, Machakos County. 

Njoroge mentioned that the Tanzanian national was seized by unknown individuals while travelling in a taxi. 

"The Linda Mwananchi Movement strongly condemns the abduction of Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya yesterday in Kamulu, Machakos County. According to Amnesty International, he was seized while travelling in a taxi by individuals using three vehicles," the statement read in part. 

File image of Tanzanian Activist Twaha Mwaipaya

The Linda Mwananchi movement demanded that Kenyan authorities disclose Mwaipaya’s whereabouts, guarantee his safety and protect him from any forced removal from the country.

"We demand that the Kenyan authorities disclose his whereabouts, ensure his safety and protect him from any forced removal from Kenya," Njoroge stated. 

The movement also called for an independent investigation into Mwaipaya’s alleged abduction and accountability for anyone found responsible, regardless of their position or nationality.

Linda Mwananchi said the incident follows a series of alleged abductions targeting opposition figures, citing the November 2024 abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai in January 2025. 

"Kenya must remain the last man standing in defence of democracy, human rights and the rule of law in this region. We will not stand by and watch our country slide into dictatorship," Njoroge added.